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Lexus IS vs. Acura RL Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Lexus IS vs. Acura RL Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $40,969

Lexus IS 250   
Difference: $16,076

Lowest Total Invoice: $36,462

Lexus IS 250   
Difference: $15,725

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201020102012
ModelISISRL
Trim250350Base
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $32,145 $37,595 $48,200
Base Invoice $28,929 $33,833 $44,098
Luxury Plus Package Value Edition 1,980 1,980  
Navigation System / Mark Levinson Pkg. 3,905 3,905  
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system 1,500 1,500  
Cargo net 64 64  
Obstacle detection, rear 500 500  
Advance Package     7,950
Luxury Plus Package Value Edition 1,782 1,782  
Navigation System / Mark Levinson Pkg. 3,237 3,237  
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system 1,200 1,200  
Cargo net 39 39  
Obstacle detection, rear 400 400  
Advance Package     7,194
Options (change) 7,949 7,949 7,950
Options (change) 6,658 6,658 7,194
Destination 875 875 895
Total Price $40,969 $46,419 $57,045
Total Invoice $36,462 $41,366 $52,187

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Lexus IS vs. Acura RL

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Lexus IS 250
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $13,766
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $13,612
Model Year201020102012
ModelISISRL
Trim250350Base
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine204hp V6306hp V6300hp V6
TransmissionM6T6T6
DrivetrainRWDRWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)300, 14300, 14260, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/45-17225/45-17245/45-18
Total Price$40,969$46,419$57,045
Adjustments for Features0-950-2,310
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$40,969$45,469$54,735
Cost Above Minimum$0$4,500$0
Total Invoice$36,462$41,366$52,187
Adjustments for Features0-847-2,113
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$36,462$40,519$50,074
Cost Above Minimum$0$4,057$0

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Features Comparison: Lexus IS vs. Acura RL

Model Year201020102012
ModelISISRL
Trim250350Base
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150  
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100$1100
RWD$0$0 
AWD  $1700
Accessories 
Active noise reduction  $0
Sunshades, second row  $125
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats  $0
Forward collision warning  $200
Knee airbag, driver$75$75 
Knee airbag, passenger$75$75 
Obstacle detection, front$150$150 
Temporary spare tire$150$150 
Cargo Management 
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25 
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation$100$100 
Rain-sensing wipers$175$175 
Variable intermittent wipers  $75
Water-repellent front-door glass$15$15 
Drivetrain 
Active rear differential  $500
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings  $75
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25 
DVD-Audio-compatible player  $0
DVD-compatible player$0$0 
MP3-compatible player$50$50 
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200$200 
USB port  $25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75$75 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75$75 
Power-folding mirrors  $50
Seats and Interior Trim 
Illuminated door sill trim plates$200$200 
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150 
Memory system, passenger seat$150$150 
Power-folding headrests, second row seats  $50
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel  $150
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100
Total Value of Features$1,840$2,790$4,150
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$950$2,310
Value of Feature Adjustments0-847-2,113

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Specifications Comparison: Lexus IS vs. Acura RL

Model Year20102012
ModelISRL
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase107.5 in110.2 in
Length180.1 in195.8 in
Width70.9 in72.7 in
Height56.1 in57.2 in
Curb Weight3,456 lb.4,100 lb.
Fuel Capacity17.2 gal.19.4 gal.
Row 1 Headroom37.2 in38.5 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.4 in58.5 in
Row 1 Hip Room54.1 in55.1 in
Row 1 Legroom43.9 in42.4 in
Row 2 Headroom36.7 in37.2 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room52.7 in56.1 in
Row 2 Hip Room53.7 in54.0 in
Row 2 Legroom30.6 in36.3 in
Cargo Volume13.0 ft313.8 ft3

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Option Package Details
Lexus IS 250

Luxury Plus Package Value Edition
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunshade, rear, power225Yes
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100No
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Memory system, passenger seat150No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25Yes
Illuminated door sill trim plates200No
Upgraded leather upholstery0No
Wood trim300Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Total Requested200077%
Total Not Requested60023%
Navigation System / Mark Levinson Pkg.
FeatureValueRequested?
Surround sound250Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Mark Levinson, 300W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Navigation system600Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Total Requested117577%
Total Not Requested35023%

Option Package Details
Lexus IS 350

Luxury Plus Package Value Edition
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunshade, rear, power225Yes
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100No
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Memory system, passenger seat150No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25Yes
Illuminated door sill trim plates200No
Upgraded leather upholstery0No
Wood trim300Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Total Requested200077%
Total Not Requested60023%
Navigation System / Mark Levinson Pkg.
FeatureValueRequested?
Surround sound250Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Mark Levinson, 300W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Navigation system600Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Total Requested117577%
Total Not Requested35023%

Option Package Details
Acura RL

Advance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Wood trim300Yes
Adaptive cruise control450Yes
Power-folding mirrors50No
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Automatic braking, high-speed200Yes
Forward collision warning200No
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel0No
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested257591%
Total Not Requested2509%

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